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Lyn St George replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Could I make a suggestion here. I plan to use Exped flat valves on my two boats, partly because we have Exped sleeping mats now and it makes sense to use the same schnozzle pump for both. These are excellent little valves anyway, quite unobtrusive and well proven to be reliable. The only negative is the cost – you have to cannibalise an Exped item…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Sorry, there’s not much I can do about the parcel postage rates, and I don’t think it could be sent in a letter. I guess another option would be to buy a beach ball and cut the valve out… I’m not sure how good of a valve you could get that way, but it might be worth a try. I couldn’t find similar valves for sale anywhere, which is why I decided…[Read more]
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OlympicMtnBoy replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Thanks Matt! I am going to start putting my kit together tomorrow and I’m planning on doing an inflatable floor with it! Now I wish I had ordered an extra small valve though. Do you have any suggestions on US suppliers (or even what type of item to search for)? Or can you figure out a shipping break if I only order a small valve ($7 shipping…[Read more]
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Joe Wright replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
362 is the winner for me..
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Seamgrip vs Aquaseal in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Welcome to the forum, @maynard!
I recommend both, each for different applications.
Aquaseal is best for installing valves, making permanent repairs, and gluing fabric together in places that can’t be heat-sealed. (Aquaseal cures with exposure to air, so when gluing two things together, apply Aquaseal to both surfaces and let them sit for at…[Read more]
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic Seamgrip vs Aquaseal in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Welcome to the forum, @maynard!
Aquaseal is best for installing valves, making permanent repairs, and gluing fabric together in places that can’t be heat-sealed. (Aquaseal cures with exposure to air, so when gluing two things together, apply Aquaseal to both surfaces and let them sit for at least 30 minutes before pressing them together,…[Read more]
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Maynard started the topic Seamgrip vs Aquaseal in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
What do you recommend for the construction of the boats? What’s the difference between the two?
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Joy replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Yes, a green – was missing it in your colors.
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José replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Sorry Matt, was to buzzy with a lot of work…
And YES you have a nice deck now!please let me know when the Kit2 + deck is in the shop!
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hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
The question of # 2345 was an unnecessary question, so I would like to delete it, what should I do?
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hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
http://www.clover.co.jp/seihin/patchworkiron.html
This is the iron product page of the Japanese clover website, but in Japan it does not seem to treat “clover mini iron Ⅱ – the adaptor”.
However, there seems to be a product for heat sealing in the middle of this page,
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Hi Hiroshi, thanks for your order! It should take approximately ten business days to arrive. You will be the first in Japan 🙂
My Clover Mini Iron II is made for North America’s 120 V, 60 Hz power supply. Clover has a Japanese website, where you may be able to find more information, or at least contact information for someone who can answer your…[Read more]
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hiroshi replied to the topic some questions in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
I think that my question was not clearly understood by topic and reply, so I will ask again.
1. Japan’s voltage is 100 V, can I use “clover mini iron Ⅱ – the adaptor”?
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Matt (Admin) replied to the topic What plans/kits would you like to see next? in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
I’ve just uploaded some pictures of the new spray deck to the blog – check the rest out here. 🙂

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mikkel replied to the topic DIY Packraft fabrics: Green in the forum DIY Packrafts 9 years, 6 months ago
Agree.. 340, 3435, 343. I also got the MRS X2 in green. very nice. Definetely going for something dark green and stealthy. Was actually thinking about which colour to build the next one in.. Having to finish the black one though. Might go for camoflage. but the green would probably be my first choice if offered.
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Matt (Admin) wrote a new post 9 years, 6 months ago
Here are a few pictures of the new spray deck! It’s made from 210D heat sealable fabric and a lightweight, collapsible aluminum tent pole.
The total weight of the packraft, including the inflatable floor and […]

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Hi Matt! Great – now I’m looking forward to your experiences in WW – just to know if it resists some WW or if it starts leaking after 2-4 runs….
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Hi Joy,
Yes, I am looking forward to testing the spray deck as soon as the rivers thaw here!
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hey Matt nice work, did U made this on the base of the youtube raft? Helps that you have installed a zipper? I think about to intall one on my first black raft. Was it easier with the reachable innertubesection, or its not nesesary? I would prefer a removable cruiserspraydeck, not interest to go whitewater with selfmade. Looking forward of video instruction for the spraydeck installation. Lighter fabric reached me, next project can start. 🙂
greetings from berlin
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Hi Marco,
Yes, I added the spray deck and inflatable floor to the packraft I made in the Youtube videos after it was finished. The airtight zipper is not necessary for retrofitting either the inflatable floor or the spray deck – I installed both entirely from the outside – but it is still a very nice feature for storing gear inside the tubes and for accessing the inside of the tubes to make repairs.
I will add a removable cruiser spray deck to my list of things to do!
I’m glad your new fabric arrived, and I look forward to seeing your ultralight packraft 🙂
Cheers,
Matt
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Hey, Matt,
Should I purchase the kit and try to make the boat by myself…?
Or I want to visit Canada and learn some skills or know-how from you…
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Hi Maradona! I demonstrate all of my skills and know-how in my videos and web pages, but Canada has some beautiful places for packrafting (follow @benbrochu on instagram for pictures!), so I think a trip to Canada would be better spent in the wilderness than in my basement 😉
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Yes, a removable cruiser spray deck would be awesome!
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second on plans
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Plans are posted here: https://www.diypackraft.com/2017/04/29/spray-deck-plans/
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